There are so many sports tables out there: Pool tables, air hockey tables, and ping pong tables to name but a few. However, finding a high quality foosball table for your game room that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg is more of a challenge. However, if you look carefully, there are many different tables available on the market today that will fall within any budget you may have. Though they would never be classed as professional foosball tables, I have compiled a list of the best foosball tables for the budget minded foosball player and have categorized them within certain price points to make your task of finding your next table relatively simple, easy, and informative.
Considerations When Purchasing your Next Foosball Table
- Find a table with counterbalanced players
- Table levelers for a level table and fair game play
- Hollow steel playing rods for quick and smooth movements
- Laminate surface rather than stickers so that they don’t roll up
Best Tables Under $100
The tables that can be found under $100 are typically mini or tabletop tables. They are smaller and more compact and can be easily moved from room to room and stored when not in use.
1. Giantex 48” Foosball Soccer Competition Table
The Giantex Foosball Table is under $100 and is a great table for the money. It is made with strong wood construction and solid steel rods and there is a convenient scoring system for competitive play. It is also equipped with ball serve cups for convenience and its unified leg panel design has leg spanners on each side.
Price | Product Dimensions | Product Weight |
|---|---|---|
$99.99 | 48” x 24” x 31” | 44 lb |
Pros
- Lightweight and solid construction
- Internal ball retrieval at each goal
- Four rows per team with 11 red players and 11 yellow players
Cons
- Smaller table
- Assembly required
2. Voit Radical 48-Inch Foosball Table
The Voit Radical Foosball Table includes graphics for fun gameplay and features a high-tech laminated design with chrome-plated tubular steel rods with rubber grips for comfort. It has a three-goalie man system and ABS players with an automatic ball return.
Price | Product Dimensions | Product Weight |
|---|---|---|
$99.93 | 50.8” x 26” x 6.3” | Approximately 45 lb |
Pros
- Laminated design helps resist wear and tear
- Rubber grips for comfort
- Manual scoring system
- Sturdy three-inch legs
- Easy assembly with easy to follow instructions
Cons
- Table is hard to level
- Cannot withstand the weight of an adult
3. Tabletop Foosball Table with Silver Handles by Harvil
The Tabletop Foosball Table has a small and compact design that is easily portable and can be stored when not in use. It includes vibrant and modern graphics and sturdy construction that includes a durable cabinet, stable legs with non-marking pads, easy-to-maneuver steel rods with non-slip rubber handles and wear-resistant screen printed graphics.
Price | Product Dimensions | Product Weight |
|---|---|---|
$54.99 | 38” x 19.75” x 8” | 12.13 lb |
Pros
- Can sit on top of any flat surface without leaving scratches
- Lightweight for easy transport and storage
- Ball pockets for easy retrieval
- Deluxe bearings for improved ball control and precision
- Complete package that comes with everything you need to start playing
- Built-in scoring system
Cons
- Assembly is time-consuming
- Difficult assembly
Foosball Tables Under $300
4. Rainforest Foosball Table 48-Inch
The Rainforest Foosball Table has half-inch reinforced L-shaped legs with full end supports, and half-inch chrome-plated steel rods with easy-grip rubber handles for comfort. It also features an automatic ball return and manual scoring system and a cup holder.
Price | Product Dimensions | Product Weight |
|---|---|---|
$119.00 | 41 3/8” x 22 ¾” x 32” | Approximately 50 lb |
Pros
- Smooth and lifelike green grass playing field
- Chrome-plated tubular steel rods with rubber grips
- Automatic ball return and manual scoring system
- Sturdy L-shaped legs
Cons
- Assembly required
5. HLC 4 Foot Foldable Soccer Table
The HLC Foldable Soccer Table has an MDF constructed cabinet, folding legs, easy storage, and a space saving design. It has a wood grain laminate finish with espresso finish legs. The sturdy L-leg design provides added stability and the cross supports help to ensure a level surface for accurate gameplay.
Price | Product Dimensions | Product Weight |
|---|---|---|
$179.99 | 48” x 24” x 32 lb | 55 lb |
Pros
- Strong chromium steel rods
- Folding legs for easy storage
- Soft-touch rubber octagonal handles for comfortable grip
- An abacus style scoring system
- Internal ball return, ball entry, and side return
Cons
- Ball can sometimes get trapped in the corners
- Must be careful when folding it for storage so it doesn’t break
6. Hathaway Playoff Soccer Table, Black/Green, 4-Feet
The Hathaway Playoff Soccer Table has thick, reinforced legs with full end panel supports and chrome-plated steel rods with easy-to-grip rubber handles for comfort. It also features a three-goalie configuration with ABS molded men for durability and there are thirteen players for each team.
Price | Product Dimensions | Product Weight |
|---|---|---|
$118.99 | 49” x 28” x 11” | 51 lb |
Pros
- Amazing graphics and quality construction
- CARB certified MDF material
- Lifelike green playing field for smooth play
- Dual manual sliding score systems
- Goal boxes with built-in automatic end ball return
- Ergonomic handles for comfort
Cons
- Steel rods are thin
- Goalie ball returns are small for an adult hand to reach in
7. Dynasty 54-Inch Foosball Table
The Dynasty Foosball Table is strong and constructed with CARB certified MDF in a dark cherry melamine finish. It includes thirteen ABS players per team with a three-goalie configuration. The ergonomic rubber grip handles ensure comfort.
Price | Product Dimensions | Product Weight |
|---|---|---|
$229.95 | 54.25” x 27.25” x 34.5” | Not specified |
Pros
- Constructed with strong and durable materials
- 4-inch adjustable leg levelers for balance
- Convenient built-in goal boxes
- Abacus-style slide scorers
Cons
- Difficult assembly with no instructions
8. Playcraft Sport Foosball Table
The Playcraft Sport Foosball Table is MDF construction with strong chromium steel rods. It features field and crowd graphics and a unified leg panel design with legspanners on each side. The slide bearings offer smooth rotation and the ball serve cups are conveniently located on each side of the table for internal ball retrieval at each goal.
Price | Product Dimensions | Product Weight |
|---|---|---|
$132.00 | 20” x 15” x 15” | 60 lb |
Pros
- Strong and durable construction
- Chromium steel rods
- Internal ball retrieval
- Plastic manual slide scorers at each goal
- Chrome-plated leg levelers
- Available in a model with folding legs
Cons
- Instructions are not written clearly
- Time-consuming assembly
- Holes in the back plastic end caps do not go all the way through the plastic
There are several budget-friendly options available when you decide to purchase a foosball table. However, the more money you pay may mean the more features and higher quality you will receive. All the tables reviewed are within a budget of under $300 and are great for beginners or professionals alike and would make a great addition to any home for fun and competitive play.